Chapter 181: God of Finance, Marching into High‑Tech

These days the mainland still has no driving schools, and individuals can't obtain a driver's license.

So when Da Yizi heard that Xu Yuexin was going to get a driver's license, Da Yizi's first reaction was that it felt novel.

Before long, the boarding gate began checking tickets.

Xu Yuexin bought a first‑class cabin this time; after boarding the plane, the two of them comfortably flopped onto their seats and began to close their eyes and rest.

When the two opened their eyes, the plane had already landed at Kai Tak Airport.

After leaving the airport, the two went together to Xu Yuexin's Half-Mountain Mansion.

"It's huge, how many square meters in total?"

Upon arriving at the mansion's entrance, Da Yizi sighed.

"The land area is 2,300 square meters, the actual floor area is about 10,000 square meters, I guess."

Xu Yuexin replied casually, took out a key and opened the gate.

Alright, it's really that big.

Converting 10,000 square meters, that should be over a dozen mu, right?

Da Yizi tried to do the conversion, and at that moment Xu Yuexin had already led her into the villa's garden.

Tropical sunshine palm trees, Greek‑classical‑style fountains, a water‑jet mosaic sapphire pool…

The meticulously crafted garden was dazzling to the eyes.

"It must have cost a lot, right?"

Da Yizi asked instinctively.

"Over twenty million."

"Twenty million plus?"

Da Yizi exclaimed in surprise, "No wonder it's so beautiful."

"Right, from now on when you come to Xiangjiang you can stay here."

After entering, Xu Yuexin tossed his luggage onto the floor, lay on the sofa to rest for a while, then headed to Da Fu Securities located in Central.

He had previously bought a bullish option on 70 million pounds, with double leverage.

Now he needs to see how the market is doing.

Mid-Levels is very close to Central; taking a car down the hill is just a matter of pressing the accelerator.

When they arrived at Da Fu Securities, the receptionist at the entrance greeted them with a smile, ushered Xu Yuexin into the VIP room, and then went to notify his Manager.

"Long time no see, Boss Xu, welcome to our headquarters."

Soon, the Manager jogged to the VIP room, beaming, greeted Xu Yuexin and extended a hand.

With Xu Yuexin's investment backing, the Manager has now been promoted to Deputy General Manager of the Major Clients Department.

In the Manager's eyes, Xu Yuexin is his benefactor.

"Hello, how is the pound market right now?"

Xu Yuexin shook hands with the Manager and said.

"The current Exchange Rate of the pound to the US dollar is 1:2.6; sir, what operation are you planning?"

"How long have you been at this position?"

"It's been two months, the Exchange Rate has been fluctuating repeatedly."

"Alright, I'm going to settle and exit now."

From what the Manager said, the pound‑dollar Exchange Rate should be oscillating at a high level.

Then let's exit; I estimate it will plunge at some point.

The Manager, hearing Xu Yuexin's request, immediately nodded, "Alright, Boss Xu, please follow me."

After speaking, the two went to the server room, watching a professional trader operate a DOS‑system machine to sell the Exchange Rate.

DOS‑system operations are very complex; only professionals can use them proficiently, a world apart from the graphical Windows interface of later generations.

While the trader hammered commands into the keyboard, Xu Yuexin sat in the back chair, calculating his profit from this round.

His entry Exchange Rate was 1:1.8; he poured 70 million Hong Kong Dollar into it, with double leverage.

By that calculation, his account should now hold over 160 million Hong Kong Dollar, more than doubling his wealth.

"Boss Xu, your position has been settled; the current balance in your account is…"

"160,333,000 Hong Kong Dollar."

The Manager stared at the account, then clasped his fist to Xu Yuexin and said, "Congratulations, Boss Xu, you earned nearly a hundred million."

"You really are the god of finance."

"Likewise," Xu Yuexin chuckled, "It's mainly because the market was good."

Come to think of it, this pound‑dollar wave is unprecedented in world financial history.

The only comparable event is the sharp yen‑dollar depreciation wave before Xu Yuexin's transmigration.

"Not many can capture such a good market."

The Manager sighed, genuinely admiring Xu Yuexin at this moment.

If he had Xu Yuexin's investment caliber, he wouldn't still be a Manager.

The two returned together to the VIP room, and the Manager asked Xu Yuexin whether he intended to keep investing or exit the market.

"Transfer the money back to the bank account."

"I plan to rest for a while."

After thinking for a moment, Xu Yuexin said.

Holding over a hundred million in his hand, Xu Yuexin prefers to devote himself to industry rather than the financial market.

As for what to do, he intends to consider it after returning home.

When the money was transferred back to the Yin Hang account, Xu Yuexin, holding his Yin Hang card, returned home, lay on the sofa and fell into serious contemplation.

Da Yizi was watching TV, and upon seeing Xu Yuexin's solemn expression, she picked up the remote and turned the TV off.

"Was the investment result not good?"

Da Yizi asked concernedly.

"No, I earned over a hundred million."

Xu Yuexin shook his head and said.

"Then why the furrowed brows?"

"I'm wondering what to do with this money."

Xu Yuexin closed his eyes, pondered, and said.

Shifting from the capital market to industry is an important turning point in his life, and one must be cautious when making the decision.

Moreover, this is a significant personal leap for him.

Because the social influence of financial capital and real capital cannot be compared.

For example, in future America, the financial industry has become a pillar sector, yet the social status of industrial magnates like Musk remains clearly higher than that of financial investors of comparable scale.

Because industry can provide employment for many, drive upstream and downstream supply chains, generate greater socioeconomic benefits and tax revenue, and maintain social stability.

Among various industries, the heads of high‑tech companies enjoy noticeably higher social status, because they represent the direction of economic progress.

Xu Yuexin intends this venture to be high‑precision and cutting‑edge, rather than a labor‑intensive industry.

These days, high‑tech industries are nothing but smartphone manufacturing, personal computers, the internet, automobile production, and so on.

Which one would be better, after all…

Xu Yuexin began to inventory these sectors one by one, and unwittingly fell into a trance.

"Have some fruit."

At that moment, Da Yizi gently reminded.

Xu Yuexin snapped out of his thoughts, saw her place a fruit tray on the table before him, containing watermelon, grapes, and kiwifruit.

The cutting was a bit clumsy, because Da Yizi does not often do housework.

"Not bad, you know how to care for your husband now."

Xu Yuexin chuckled, picked up a grape and popped it into his mouth.

"Screw you."

Da Yizi shot him a glare and said, "You eat first; I'm not needed, I'll go."

"No way."

Xu Yuexin pulled Da Yizi into his arms and said, "Stay with me for a while."

Da Yizi gave a gentle struggle; failing, she had no choice but to let him hold her.

"Your previous investments went smoothly, didn't they? Why are you facing a problem this time?"

Da Yizi tried to ease Xu Yuexin's mind, and asked.

"It's not a dilemma; it's just that the matter is of great significance and requires serious thought."

Xu Yuexin's face was as calm as water as he said, "I plan to shift the main investment focus from finance to industry."

"I haven't decided which industry yet."

(End of chapter)